Tuesday, February 7th, 2017
Complete ban on Basant: Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, FEB 07, (DNA) – Chief Minister of Punjab, Shehbaz Sharif has stated on Tuesday that the provincial government has imposed complete ban on Basant festival. In a message posted on social media website, the Chief Minister stated that none would be allowed to play with the lives of people and concerned District Police Officer would be held responsible in case a violation is reported. Earlier in the day today it was reported that Law Minister of Punjab, Rana Sanaullah said that the Government of Punjab could not permit aRead More
CCP ISSUES SHOW CAUSE NOTICE TO ONLINE SHOPPING WEBSITE ‘KAYMU.PK’
ISLAMABAD, 07 FEBRUARY 2017: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notice to an online shopping platform, ‘Kaymu.pk’ for deceptive marketing practices with regard to the resolution of disputes between buyers and sellers, return policy, payment and shipping methods, and vague terms and conditions thus deceiving consumers in violation of Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. CCP conducted an enquiry upon receiving a complaint from a Pakistani citizen alleging that a renowned platform for online shopping in Pakistan, ‘Kaymu.pk,’ is involved in deceptive marketing practices by committing differentRead More
Romanian Ambassador Nicolae Goia calls on Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, February 07 (DNA): The newly appointed Ambassador of Romania, Nicolae Goia on Tuesday paid his first courtesy call on the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi. While expressing satisfaction on the overall state of bilateral relations, Syed Tariq Fatemi underscored the need for enhanced efforts to add greater content, especially in the economic and trade fields into their bilateral ties, the Foreign Office said. Tariq Fatemi briefed the Romanian Ambassador on Pakistan’s gains in the security and counter terrorism areas, economic growth and strengtheningRead More
Nandipur power project handed over to Chinese company for 10 years
NANDIPUR , FEB 07, (DNA) – Nandipur power project has been handed over to a Chinese company on contract for ten years, and the deal has been signed as well. According to details, a formal ceremony was held at Nandipur Power Plant in which joint secretary to Ministry of Water and Power Zaffar Iqbal, Muzaffargarh Thermal Power Station CEO Nadeem Rabbani and head of Chinese company with two officers signed the contact consisting of 97 pages. As per contract, the government is responsible to pay all the federal as wellRead More
Aircraft of newly launched airliner meets accident at Islamabad airport
ISLAMABAD, FEB 07, (DNA) – A jet of newly launched domestic airline, Serene Air was grounded after meeting an accident at Islamabad’s Benazir International Airport. The accident happened as the Boeing 737-800 jet arrived in the capital from Karachi. The vehicle of Islamabad Ground Crew (Royal Airport Services) rammed into the jet worth $50 million and damaged it. According to airport sources, the plane was being towed when the tow pin broke and the jet fall onto the tow van. They said that the plane has been grounded for repairRead More
Pakistan ready to work closely with Trump regime: Jalil Abbas
WASHINGTON, FEB 07, (DNA) – Pakistan embassy in the United States hosted a farewell luncheon in honour of the Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani. Addressing the media after the luncheon, Pakistan outgoing Ambassador Jalil Abbas said that Pakistan was looking forward to work closely with the new US Administration. He said that Pakistan and US bilateral relations had improved significantly over the last few years. Now there was a greater understanding in the US about the role played by Pakistan in a global fight against terrorism and the challenges faced byRead More